Mental health symptoms can exert a painfully strong hold on our lives and take an exhaustive toll. Symptoms can range from anxiety or depression, to a sense of being stuck, to reactions stemming from current circumstances or one’s life history. My practice is guided by the principal that you and I working collaboratively, engaged in a project of speaking and listening—being curious about one’s inner world—can have a significant impact on one’s symptoms.
Working in various New York City mental health, medical, educational and non-profit settings has given me a diverse practice experience. Much of this work has been with individuals subject to complex histories, issues and symptoms. My approach is grounded in a psychodynamic lens, especially informed by psychoanalytic thought, while also attending to social and political forces and context.
Psychotherapy can be uncomfortable as well as alleviating; but it can also be exciting, surprising, and often very funny. I look to hold space for these and all possible experiences that you might have in our work together. I am open to discuss general inquires and offer a free consultation. While this practice focuses on reducing suffering it also seeks to produce change.
